french-style breakfast, tea and coffee are free, and served in an elegant dining room. across the street from puhirua bay on scenic lake rotorua, this refined, tudor-style hotel is 9 km from rainbow springs kiwi wildlife park. plush, french country-style rooms offer free wi-fi and garden views. other amenities include a spa, a fitness centre and a tennis court, as well as an outdoor pool with a deck, gardens and bbq grills. some quarters have lake views. upgraded rooms provide nespresso machines and turndown service, while suites add sitting areas and up to 2 bedrooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Tauranga Airport 47 min
Agrodome (8 min) Working farm with a popular farm show, plus a tour, animal interaction area & wool demonstrations. Polynesian Spa (17 min) Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (10 min) Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (5 min) Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (24 min) Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Kuirau Park (14 min) Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Skyline Rotorua (11 min) Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Lake Rotoiti (20 min) Lake in a picturesque mountain setting with hiking trails, plus trout fishing & water skiing. Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (17 min) Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Skyline Luge Rotorua (11 min) Outdoor amusement park with an aerial gondola to downhill luge-cart trails & other activities. Te Puia (19 min) Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Government Gardens (16 min) Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Mitai Maori Village (10 min) Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Rotorua Canopy Tours (9 min) Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Pohutu Geyser (23 min) New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. |